stc pay Bahrain has partnered with Payment International Enterprise (PIE), a Bahrain-based fintech provider, to enable QR code payments on PIE’s point-of-sale (POS) devices across the Kingdom.
The partnership allows stc pay users to make payments by scanning QR codes generated on PIE POS terminals through the stc pay mobile app. Transactions are processed instantly without the need for cash or physical payment cards.
The integration connects stc pay’s customer base with PIE’s merchant network, extending QR payment acceptance across retail, hospitality, and service sectors. It also provides merchants with an additional digital payment option while expanding access to stc pay users.
According to the companies, the partnership supports Bahrain’s efforts to expand digital payment services and reduce reliance on cash. The integration also helps merchants improve transaction efficiency and streamline payment processing.
Metin Zavrak CEO – stc pay
“By enabling stc pay QR payments on PIE’s POS network, we are expanding access and convenience for our customers while giving merchants a secure and efficient payment solution that meets the pace of technological change in the financial sector. This collaboration directly supports the Kingdom’s vision for digital transformation in financial services and positions stc pay at the forefront of Bahrain’s evolving payment ecosystem.”
Shabbir Modi, Managing Director of PIE, added that, “Our partnership with stc pay is a key milestone in expanding QR payment acceptance across our POS network, helping businesses provide a faster and more seamless checkout experience. Together, we are supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation journey and contributing to the Kingdom’s transition toward a cashless economy.”
The collaboration supports the continued growth of Bahrain’s digital payments ecosystem by expanding QR payment acceptance across businesses in the Kingdom.
